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Sunday, September 16, 2018

Scrappy Trips Top

I made the most of the first NFL football Sunday last week and finished all of my Scrappy Trips blocks. I got busy yesterday and sewed them all together! It is about 72 inches square. I used a free pattern, you can find here: https://quiltville.com/scrappytripspf.html

I dug into my stash and found an orange and white to use for a backing which means I have not bought anything specifically for this one--it is completely from my stash! I think I will quilt it on the diagonals using the wavy stitch on my Pfaff. I don't have any specific plans for this quilt--I'm not sure if I will keep it or pass it on...Quilts always seem to end up where they belong.

My top for the Fat Quarter Shop's Fat Eighth Fruitcake Quilt Along is complete. I can't reveal it yet, but I used mostly Smitten fabrics. I ordered this red gingham backing from Connecting Threads--it is a wide one, so no piecing! I haven't figured out the quilting for it yet, but there is still time. I plan on slowing down since it is Sunday and embroidering labels for this one and the Scrappy Trips.https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2018/09/slow-sunday-stitching_16.html

I got my Smitten Fat Quarter Bundle in the mail this week. I preordered it back in July. Now, I have eight untouched Bonnie and Camille bundles--why can't I bring myself to use them?

My daughter went with her study group to Scotland this weekend. She went there last Thanksgiving too, but for this visit they made it out to the Highlands and to a whisky distillery--both things she didn't get to do on her prior visit. That makes four countries in a month! Have a great week!

You said; "Quilts always end up where they belong". Isn't that the truth. The quilt that is on the frame right now was originally planned for a good friend. Since starting the actual quilting last week, it's calling someone else's name.

Oh, how beautiful your Scrappy Trip quilt is. Love all those gorgeous bursts of colour and pattern. Such a happy quilt. A wavy quilting stitch through the diagonal will look perfect. Love that bundle of Smitten fabrics all tied up with ribbon. 'Tis always hard to cut into pretty fabric, isn't it.

About Me

I have been blogging for five years, but I have quilted for 24 years...Wife and mother of a 20 year old daughter attending Colgate University in New York. I am a huge NFL fan and spend most Sundays sewing and watching football. I am a teacher, so summer is my big quilting season. I also love to read!